Download Free Vaccine Mobile App - Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know(Vaccine Education Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia web site)Busy parents can access information on the safety, science, and importance of vaccines with this app for Iphone and Android.

Tdap (A booster dose for protection against diphtheria,(122k.pdf) tetanus,(123k.pdf) and pertussis 126k.pdf [whooping cough]). By the time children reach 11 to 12 years of age immunity to tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis has started to wane.

MMR (measles [71k.pdf] mumps [69.8k.pdf] rubella [71.2k.pdf])vaccinefor adults who have never had these diseases. Adults born after 1956 may not be immune to these diseases because the vaccines were not required when they entered school and the diseases were not circulating as widely because vaccines were coming into use.

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for adults who have never had chickenpox.

Adults can receive vaccines from their regular doctor and form many pharmacies located throughout the state.
To find a vaccine provider near you, use the Adult Vaccine Finder.
Many county health departments also offer MMR, Td, Tdap, influenza, and pneumococcal vaccine to adults. Some county health departments offer other adult vaccines for a fee. Check with your locl county health department.

The Immunization Act of the Oklahoma School Code (10.2k.pdf) Title 70, Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 1210.191 – 1210.193 for children attending elementary, middle, and high school both public and private schools and Sections 3243 & 3244 for students in college or post-secondary educational institutions.

The regulations for enforcing the laws for childcare, preschool, elementary, middle and high school are established by the Oklahoma State Board of Health.

Although vaccines are very safe, they do sometimes cause reactions or side effects. Most of the time the side effects are mild such as soreness or redness where the shot was given or a low-grade fever. These reactions usually last only a day or two.

Vaccine safety is important to all of us and we allhave a part in ensuring vaccine safety, including parents, vaccine recipients, doctors, nurses, medical assistants, government agencies, vaccine manufacturers, and the local and national community.

Make decisions about vaccination based on reliable information. The decisions you make about vaccines can seriously effect your child's life, your life, and the lives of many other people in your community.

Whooping cough is on the rise in communities across the United States. The disease can be very severe, even deadly, for babies younger than 6 months of age. Whooping cough vaccines are the best way to prevent the disease and protect the infants in your life. Ask your doctor about Tdap vaccine.

Q: Where can I find a copy of my child's shot record?
A: You can find a record at the clinic or doctor's office where your child received the shots. If that doesn't work here are some more options.
Q: Why should we immunize against diseases we rarely see?
A: We need to immunize against diseases we rarely see because they still occur in other parts of the world and if we stop vaccinating the diseases will come back.
Q: Will my child have any side effects from vaccines?
A: Most children have no side effects after receiving vaccines, however, some side effects are considered normal, such as mild pain, redness and swelling at the site where the shot is given. However, vaccines like any medicine can cause serious problems such as allergic reactions, although these are very rare.
Q: Is it safe for my baby to receive all of these vaccines at one time?
A: Yes, babies' immune systems can handle much more than they are exposed to with several vaccinations on the same day.
Q: What if we get behind on the schedule?
A: You do not have to start over. Simply make an appointment and pick up the schedule where you left off.
Q: Can I take my child to any County Health Department to get their vaccinations?
A: Yes, you can take your child to any County Health Department in Oklahoma to get their vaccinations. If your child has health insurance that covers the cost of vaccines, we recommend they receive their vaccines from your regular doctor or clinic. However, if your health insurance does not cover the cost of a particular vaccine, the child may receive that vaccine from a County Health Department.

Currently, all vaccines in the routine infant immunization schedule are manufactured without thimerosal as a preservative. As of January 14, 2003, the final lots of vaccines containing thimerosal as a preservative expired.

There is no scientific evidence that thimerosal caused any harm to infants.